One increasingly important area of concern in family health care is childhood obesity. Obesity now affects one in five U.S. children and teenagers, according to the CDC. It’s important to understand the difference between “overweight” and “obese.” You can go online to see how to calculate your…
Mille Lacs Health System will be changing the way the vaccine is given, beginning Mon., April 26th. Previously, people 16 years of age and older who wanted a local vaccination were encouraged to sign up for their shots online, or register by phone. The vaccine clinics have been occurring weekly…
Ninety percent of poisonings occur at home and sadly, most are easily prevented. Poisoning affects people of all ages, although children under age six are most likely to be accidentally poisoned and account for nearly half of all calls made to poison control centers. Prescription drug overdose is…
April highlights Occupational Therapy Month. Many people are familiar with the term “rehab” and even physical therapy, but are you familiar with what occupational therapy means and what it offers? The American Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy as “the only profession…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Mille Lacs Health System would like to share some facts about the very preventable and…
